Slab Contrasted Vuve 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon BT' by Bitstream, 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'MC Eafist' by Maulana Creative, 'Bogue' and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, 'Superclarendon' by Typodermic, and 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, retro, editorial, assertive, hearty, industrial, impact, vintage flavor, strong texture, headline clarity, bracketed, chunky, compact counters, blocky, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, bracketed slab-serif with pronounced stroke contrast and broad, square-ended terminals. The serifs read as thick blocks with rounded joins, giving the forms a sculpted, slightly softened edge rather than a sharp geometric cut. Counters are relatively compact and the joins are sturdy, creating a dark, even texture in text. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, a round i/j dot, and sturdy, short-armed t and f, while capitals keep wide, commanding silhouettes with strong horizontals and stable verticals.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and bold editorial titling where a dense, high-impact texture is desirable. It can also work effectively for branding, packaging, and signage that aims for a retro-industrial or classic print voice. Short subheads and callouts benefit from its strong slabs and clear, upright construction.
The tone is bold and declarative, with a distinctly vintage print flavor. Its chunky slabs and contrasted strokes evoke classic poster and newspaper headline typography—confident, slightly rugged, and attention-seeking. The softened brackets add warmth, keeping the weight from feeling overly mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through thick slab serifs, noticeable contrast, and sturdy proportions, echoing traditional print display styles. It prioritizes bold presence and a distinctive vintage rhythm, offering confident readability in short bursts and large-scale applications.
At larger sizes the heavy slabs and contrast create strong word shapes and distinctive letterforms, while at smaller sizes the dense interior spaces can read as compact, emphasizing the font’s display-first character. Numerals are similarly robust and high-impact, matching the uppercase weight and presence.